A German Eagle Order By Godet; Third/Fifth Class Cross With Case Hold "the Officers were lined up

"the Officers were lined up and moved off at the double to the Training area

under the direction of General George Washington

created the Academic Medals in 1873

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Oxford County

A German Eagle Order By Godet; Third/Fifth Class Cross With Case Hold "the Officers were lined up(breast cross), in silver gilt and enamels (45mm x 45mm), of very fine quality manufacture, unmarked but typical cross by official maker Godet, Berlin; a textbook example, enamels intact without chipping, in slightly worn condition; in case of issue (showing age and use, swastika on the lid has been erased, otherwise case is in good condition. (C: 18)